The fourth issue of CoLRiC Impact for the 2021/22 academic year will be published shortly. Congratulations on surviving another challenging twelve months and we do hope that you have a relaxing summer ahead of you. In the interim, we’re delighted to share a selection of informative and thought-provoking articles highlighting diversity and creativity across the […]

Our next free virtual lunchtime presentation – Digital Accessibility: Removing Barriers to Learning – will take place on Friday 5th August. This presentation was so popular when we hosted it in February that we’ve had many requests for a repeat. We’d be delighted to see as many members there as possible, and all you need […]

Libraries play a critical role in supporting organisational goals and strategies. Our resources and services have demonstrable value and impact helping create and sustain an institution-wide lifelong learning environment. CoLRiC Executive Committee A significant CoLRiC membership benefit is the eligibility to nominate a team or individual for one of our two prestigious annual awards. We […]

The alarming rise in Covid infections across the UK indicates that this debilitating pandemic is far from over and continues to adversely impact the education sector. The Department for Education’s announcement of changes to Covid safety measures from the 1st of April has left staff struggling to deliver teaching, learning and a high quality student […]

CoLRiC would like to invite you to a free virtual lunchtime presentation by Mishka Fielding, Library and Study Centre Manager at Loreto Sixth Form College – Creating a departmental digital strategy – to be held between 12 pm and 1.15 pm on Wednesday 27th April 2022. Digital provision underpins teaching and learning, resource delivery and […]

The second issue of CoLRiC Impact for the 2021/22 academic year was published in early March. This issue introduces CoLRiC’s new Executive Committee Chair Sam Goldsmith. ‘I am one of two Library Managers at The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester. I have worked in educational libraries for over 25 years. I have had so much […]

One key benefit of CoLRiC membership is the eligibility to submit nominations for our two prestigious, high profile national Awards: The CoLRiC Jeff Cooper Inspirational Information Professional of the Year Award and the CoLRiC Innovative Practice Award (CIPA). The Jeff Cooper Inspirational Information Professional of the Year Award is named in honour of CoLRiC’s founder […]

“For over a year, we have all experienced unprecedented challenges and change. Our members have responded in ways that showcase the creativity, flexibility and innovation of our sector. The stories our members shared this year highlight the positive impact our members have on students and colleagues. We thank everyone for sharing their experiences and congratulate […]

The Executive Committee is delighted to announce the publication of the latest issue of our e-newsletter CoLRiC Impact, attached here for your convenience. Editor Helen Sherwood writes: “The theme of this issue is reflection. As one academic year ends, our thoughts inevitably turn to the new academic year. In this issue we turn the clock […]

CoLRiC is delighted to announce the publication of the issue 3, 2021 of our e-newsletter CoLRiC Impact. Editor Helen Sherwood writes: The theme of this issue is teamwork. What does this mean? A simple definition is “the willingness of a group of people to work together to achieve a common aim”. Our contributors have provided […]